Politics for Morganton, North Carolina

Mayor of Morganton

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PentaPost's descriptionLeads the town council and speaks for the town; how much the mayor decides depends on the town's charter.

Morganton City Council

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PentaPost's descriptionSets the town property tax and budget, local ordinances, zoning inside town limits, and town services such as water and police.

Burke County Commissioner

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PentaPost's descriptionSets the county property tax and budget, including school and sheriff funding, and zoning outside town limits.

On your ballot Nov 3: BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 3 candidates

Burke County Sheriff

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PentaPost's descriptionRuns the county jail, patrols outside town limits, and serves court papers and warrants.

On your ballot Nov 3: BURKE COUNTY SHERIFF, 1 candidate

Burke County Register of Deeds

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PentaPost's descriptionRecords land deeds and mortgages, and issues marriage licenses and copies of birth and death certificates.

Burke Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor

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PentaPost's descriptionRuns the county's soil and water conservation programs for farms and land.

On your ballot Nov 3: BURKE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR, 2 candidates

Burke County Board of Education

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PentaPost's descriptionSets school policy, hires the superintendent, and adopts the school budget the county funds.

On the ballot Nov 3 in part of this area: BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION CENTRAL DISTRICT, 2 candidates

On the ballot Nov 3 in part of this area: BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION EASTERN DISTRICT, 1 candidate

On the ballot Nov 3 in part of this area: BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WESTERN DISTRICT, 1 candidate

Burke County Clerk of Superior Court

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PentaPost's descriptionKeeps the court records, handles estates and guardianships, and collects court fees and fines.

On your ballot Nov 3: BURKE COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT, 1 candidate

District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 1

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PentaPost's descriptionHears misdemeanors, traffic cases, family cases such as divorce and custody, and civil cases up to $25,000.

On your ballot Nov 3: NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 36 SEAT 01, 1 candidate

District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 10

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PentaPost's descriptionHears misdemeanors, traffic cases, family cases such as divorce and custody, and civil cases up to $25,000.

District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 2

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PentaPost's descriptionHears misdemeanors, traffic cases, family cases such as divorce and custody, and civil cases up to $25,000.

On your ballot Nov 3: NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 36 SEAT 02, 1 candidate

District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 3

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PentaPost's descriptionHears misdemeanors, traffic cases, family cases such as divorce and custody, and civil cases up to $25,000.

On your ballot Nov 3: NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 36 SEAT 03, 1 candidate

District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 4

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PentaPost's descriptionHears misdemeanors, traffic cases, family cases such as divorce and custody, and civil cases up to $25,000.

On your ballot Nov 3: NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 36 SEAT 04, 1 candidate

District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 5

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PentaPost's descriptionHears misdemeanors, traffic cases, family cases such as divorce and custody, and civil cases up to $25,000.

On your ballot Nov 3: NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 36 SEAT 05, 1 candidate

District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 6

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PentaPost's descriptionHears misdemeanors, traffic cases, family cases such as divorce and custody, and civil cases up to $25,000.

On your ballot Nov 3: NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 36 SEAT 06, 1 candidate

District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 7

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PentaPost's descriptionHears misdemeanors, traffic cases, family cases such as divorce and custody, and civil cases up to $25,000.

On your ballot Nov 3: NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 36 SEAT 07, 1 candidate

District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 8

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PentaPost's descriptionHears misdemeanors, traffic cases, family cases such as divorce and custody, and civil cases up to $25,000.

District Court Judge, District 36, Seat 9

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PentaPost's descriptionHears misdemeanors, traffic cases, family cases such as divorce and custody, and civil cases up to $25,000.

On your ballot Nov 3: NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 36 SEAT 09 (UNEXPIRED), 1 candidate

District Attorney, District 36

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PentaPost's descriptionDecides which criminal cases the state prosecutes in the district's courts.

On your ballot Nov 3: DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISTRICT 36, 1 candidate

Superior Court Judge, District 36, Seat 1

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PentaPost's descriptionTries felony criminal cases and civil cases over $25,000.

The current holder is not in the record yet.

Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, candidate listing, fetched 2026-10-06

On your ballot Nov 3: NC SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 36 SEAT 01, 1 candidate

Superior Court Judge, District 36, Seat 2

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PentaPost's descriptionTries felony criminal cases and civil cases over $25,000.

State Representative, District 86

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PentaPost's descriptionVotes on state laws, the state budget and taxes, and the public schools and universities.

On your ballot Nov 3: NC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 086, 2 candidates

State Senator, District 46

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PentaPost's descriptionVotes on state laws, the state budget and taxes, and the public schools and universities.

On your ballot Nov 3: NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46, 2 candidates

Governor of North Carolina

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PentaPost's descriptionSigns or vetoes state laws, proposes the state budget, runs the state agencies, and names some judges and board members.

Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina

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PentaPost's descriptionPresides over the state senate and takes the governor's place when the governor cannot serve.

Attorney General of North Carolina

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PentaPost's descriptionRepresents the state in court and brings consumer protection cases.

Secretary of State

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PentaPost's descriptionRegisters businesses, lobbyists and trademarks, and keeps the state's official records.

State Auditor

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PentaPost's descriptionAudits how state agencies spend public money.

State Treasurer

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PentaPost's descriptionManages the state's money and investments and the state employees' pension and health plans.

Superintendent of Public Instruction

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PentaPost's descriptionLeads the state's public school agency and carries out the State Board of Education's policies.

Commissioner of Agriculture

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PentaPost's descriptionRuns farm and food safety inspections, fuel and gas pump checks, and the state fair.

Commissioner of Insurance

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PentaPost's descriptionRegulates insurance companies and their rates, and oversees fire marshals and building codes.

Commissioner of Labor

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PentaPost's descriptionInspects workplace safety, elevators and amusement rides, and enforces wage and hour laws.

North Carolina Court of Appeals, Seat 1

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PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.

The current holder is not in the record yet.

Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, candidate listing, fetched 2026-10-06

On your ballot Nov 3: NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 01, 2 candidates

North Carolina Court of Appeals, Seat 2

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PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.

The current holder is not in the record yet.

Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, candidate listing, fetched 2026-10-06

On your ballot Nov 3: NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 02, 2 candidates

North Carolina Court of Appeals, Seat 3

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PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.

The current holder is not in the record yet.

Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, candidate listing, fetched 2026-10-06

On your ballot Nov 3: NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 03, 2 candidates

North Carolina Court of Appeals, Seat 8

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PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.

North Carolina Court of Appeals, Seat 9

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PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.

North Carolina Court of Appeals, Seat 10

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PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.

North Carolina Court of Appeals, Seat 11

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PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.

North Carolina Court of Appeals, Seat 12

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PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.

North Carolina Court of Appeals, Seat 14

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PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.

North Carolina Court of Appeals, Seat 15

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PentaPost's descriptionReviews trial court decisions when a party appeals.

Supreme Court of North Carolina, Seat 1

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PentaPost's descriptionHears final appeals in state cases and decides what the state constitution means.

The current holder is not in the record yet.

Government recordsource: North Carolina State Board of Elections, candidate listing, fetched 2026-10-06

On your ballot Nov 3: NC SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SEAT 01, 2 candidates

Supreme Court of North Carolina, Seat 3

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PentaPost's descriptionHears final appeals in state cases and decides what the state constitution means.

Supreme Court of North Carolina, Seat 5

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PentaPost's descriptionHears final appeals in state cases and decides what the state constitution means.

Supreme Court of North Carolina, Seat 6

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PentaPost's descriptionHears final appeals in state cases and decides what the state constitution means.

U.S. Representative, North Carolina District 14

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PentaPost's descriptionVotes on federal laws, taxes and spending; every federal tax bill starts in the House.

Tim Moore

Republican · District 14

this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; a candidate

• Phone: 202-225-5634
• Office: 1424 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0001
• Official site: https://timmoore.house.gov
• Email, contact form: not recorded

Government recordsource: congress-legislators (the @unitedstates project), fetched 2026-10-06

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On your ballot Nov 3: US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 14, 2 candidates

U.S. Senator for North Carolina

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PentaPost's descriptionVotes on federal laws, taxes and spending, confirms federal judges and cabinet members, and gives its consent to treaties.

Ted Budd

Republican · Class 3

next vote November 7, 2028

• Phone: 202-224-3154
• Office: 354 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
• Contact form: https://www.budd.senate.gov/contact/
• Official site: https://www.budd.senate.gov
• Email: not recorded

Government recordsource: congress-legislators (the @unitedstates project), fetched 2026-10-06

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Thom Tillis

Republican · Class 2

this seat is on your ballot Nov 3; not a candidate

• Phone: 202-224-6342
• Office: 113 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
• Contact form: https://www.tillis.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/email-me
• Official site: https://www.tillis.senate.gov
• Email: not recorded

Government recordsource: congress-legislators (the @unitedstates project), fetched 2026-10-06

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On your ballot Nov 3: US SENATE, 4 candidates

President of the United States

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PentaPost's descriptionSigns or vetoes federal laws, runs the federal agencies, commands the armed forces, and names federal judges with the Senate's consent.